JP2009063727A - Image display device, imaging device, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An image display device capable of performing more useful display using a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas and a technique related thereto are provided.
An imaging apparatus (image display apparatus) 1 includes a rear monitor 12 (display means) having a main display area MR and a plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. The display control means of the imaging device 1 controls display contents on the rear monitor 12 to display a plurality of images in the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3, and among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. The image P2 displayed in one sub display area (for example, SR2) is also displayed in the main display area MR. Further, when a predetermined change (rotation, etc.) is performed on the image P2, the image P2 in a state in which the predetermined change is performed is one sub display area SR2 of the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. And the main display area MR.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an image display device that displays an image and a technology related thereto.

  Some image display devices display a plurality of images on a display unit having a main screen and a sub-screen.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of images are displayed on a plurality of sub-screens, and an image selected from the plurality of images is gradually moved from a sub-screen to a main screen. It is shown to be displayed.

JP 2000-181427 A

  The above technique relates to a display technique when an image is moved from one sub-screen (also referred to as a sub-display area) to a main screen (also referred to as a main display area). Absent. There is room for improvement in the method of using the main screen and the sub-screen.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image display device capable of performing more useful display using a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas, and a technique related thereto.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display device, comprising: a display unit having a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas; and a display content in the display unit is controlled to provide the plurality of sub display areas. Display control means for displaying a plurality of images and displaying a first image displayed in one of the plurality of sub-display areas also in the main display area; and Change means for making a predetermined change to the display control means, wherein the display control means applies the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been made to both the one sub display area and the main display area. To display.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging apparatus, wherein a display unit having a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas, and a display content in the display unit are controlled, and a plurality of sub display areas are provided. Display control means for displaying a first image displayed in one of the plurality of sub-display areas and also in the main display area, and for the first image Change means for making a predetermined change, and the display control means displays the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been made in both the one sub display area and the main display area. To do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in a display means having a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas on a computer, a plurality of images are displayed in the plurality of sub display areas, and the plurality of sub displays are displayed. A procedure for displaying a first image displayed in one of the sub-display areas in the main display area; b) a procedure for performing a predetermined change on the first image; c) A program for executing a procedure for updating and displaying the first image in a state in which a predetermined change has been made in both the one sub display area and the main display area.

  According to the present invention, the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been made is displayed relatively large in the main display area, so that it is easy to confirm the change contents. In addition, since the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been performed is also displayed in one sub display area of the plurality of sub display areas, the first image of the plurality of images is predetermined with respect to the first image. It can be confirmed while comparing with other images that the change has been made.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. Configuration>
1 and 2 are diagrams showing an external configuration of an imaging apparatus 1 according to the present invention. Here, FIG. 1 is a front external view of the image pickup apparatus 1, and FIG. 2 is a rear external view of the image pickup apparatus 1. This imaging device 1 is configured as a lens interchangeable single-lens reflex digital camera. The imaging device 1 also functions as an image display device that displays an image on a rear monitor 12 (described later).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging device 1 includes a camera body (camera body) 2. An interchangeable photographic lens unit (interchangeable lens) 3 can be attached to and detached from the camera body 2.

  Further, the camera body 2 is provided with a mode setting dial 82 in the upper left part of the front surface and a control value setting dial 86 in the upper right part of the front surface. By operating the mode setting dial 82, various camera modes (such as various shooting modes (portrait shooting mode, landscape shooting mode, full-auto shooting mode, etc.), playback mode for playing back captured images, (Including a communication mode in which data communication is performed) is performed (switching operation). Further, by operating the control value setting dial 86, it is possible to set control values in various shooting modes.

  Further, the camera body 2 includes a grip portion 14 for a photographer to hold at the left end of the front. A release button 11 for instructing the start of exposure is provided on the upper surface of the grip portion 14. A battery storage chamber and a card storage chamber are provided inside the grip portion 14. For example, a lithium ion battery is housed in the battery compartment as a power source for the camera, and a memory card 90 (see FIG. 3) for recording image data of a photographed image is detachably housed in the card compartment. .

  In FIG. 2, a rear monitor 12 is provided in the approximate center of the rear surface of the camera body 2. The rear monitor 12 is configured as a color liquid crystal display (LCD), for example. The rear monitor 12 can display various menu screens, and can reproduce and display captured images recorded on the memory card 90 (recording medium) in the reproduction mode.

  A main switch 81 is provided at the upper left of the rear monitor 12. The main switch 81 is a two-point slide switch. When the contact is set to the left “OFF” position, the power is turned off. When the contact is set to the right “ON” position, the power is turned on.

  A direction selection key 84 (see also FIG. 4) is provided on the right side of the rear monitor 12. The direction selection key 84 includes an upper button 84U, a lower button 84D, a left button 84L, and a right button 84R, and is configured to detect pressing operations in four directions, up, down, left, and right. In addition, the direction selection key 84 has a center button 84C, and can detect a pressing operation at the central portion separately from the pressing operations in the four directions.

  A setting button group 83 including a plurality of buttons for setting a menu screen, deleting an image, and the like is provided on the left side of the rear monitor 12. The setting button group 83 includes a menu button 83A and a shift button 83D.

<2. Functional block>
Next, an outline of functions of the imaging apparatus 1 will be described.

  The imaging apparatus 1 includes an imaging element (CCD or the like), converts a light image of a subject (subject image) from the photographing optical system into an electrical signal by a photoelectric conversion action, and outputs an image signal ( Recording image signal).

  Image data related to the actual captured image is stored in the memory card 90 after appropriate image processing (including compression processing).

  Further, the image data stored in the memory card 90 is read into the imaging device 1 and an image based on the image data is displayed on the rear monitor 12. In other words, on the rear monitor 12 of the imaging apparatus 1, reproduction display for reproducing captured images and the like is realized.

  Below, it demonstrates centering on the reproduction | regeneration function of the imaging device 1. FIG.

  As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 3, the imaging device 1 includes a reading unit 21, a display control unit 22, a rear monitor 12 (display unit), a change control unit 30, an image memory 56, and the like.

  The reading unit 21 controls a process of reading the image data in the memory card 90 onto the image memory 56 of the imaging device 1.

  The display control unit 22 controls a display operation for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the image memory 56 on the rear monitor 12. The display control unit 22 controls display contents on the rear monitor 12 to display a plurality of different images in a plurality of sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3) (see FIG. 5) and a plurality of sub display areas. The image P2 displayed in one of the sub display areas SR2 among SR1 to SR3 is also displayed in the main display area MR. Further, the display control unit 22 controls the display contents on the rear monitor 12 so as to display the image P2 in a state in which the predetermined change has been performed in both the one sub display area SR2 and the main display area MR. Further, the display control unit 22 also controls a resizing operation and the like regarding both the image to be displayed in the main display area MR and the plurality of images to be displayed in the sub display area SR.

  The change control unit 30 is a processing unit that performs various change processes related to each image. The change control unit 30 includes a rotation processing unit 31, a scaling processing unit 32, a mark adding unit 33, and an image processing unit 34. The rotation processing unit 31 is a processing unit that executes image rotation processing, and the scaling processing unit 32 is a processing unit that executes image scaling processing (enlargement processing and reduction processing). The mark assigning unit 33 is a processing unit that assigns a predetermined mark (for example, a deletion mark indicating that the image is a deletion target image) to the image, and the image processing unit (image quality adjustment processing unit) 34 A processing unit that performs a change process (image quality adjustment process) on color, contrast, brightness, and the like on an image.

  The image memory 56 is a high-speed accessible image memory for temporarily storing image data, and has a capacity capable of storing image data for a plurality of frames.

<3. Playback operation>
<3-1. Overview and rotation processing>
Next, a reproduction operation in the imaging apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a reproduction screen (image reproduction screen) G1 on the rear monitor 12. The reproduction screen G1 is displayed on the rear monitor 12 when the mode of the imaging apparatus 1 is switched to “reproduction mode” by operating the mode setting dial 82, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reproduction screen G1 of the rear monitor 12 has a relatively large single main display area MR and a plurality of (in this case, three) sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3). Is provided. The main display area MR is arranged on the upper side in the rear monitor 12, and the sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3) are arranged in the horizontal direction on the lower side in the rear monitor 12. Each of the sub display areas SR1 to SR3 is smaller than the main display area MR, and has a size that is, for example, about one-fifth to one-tenth (for example, about 1/4) of the main display area MR. (Area).

  A plurality of images read from the memory card 90 are displayed in the display areas MR and SR. Specifically, in the three sub display areas SR1 to SR3, three consecutive images among a plurality of images arranged in an order based on a predetermined reference (for example, in order of photographing numbers) are displayed. The image P2 displayed in one of the three sub display areas SR1 to SR3 (specifically, the central sub display area SR2) is also displayed in the main display area MR.

  Specifically, first, the n-th image P (n) is read from the memory card 90 to the image memory 56 by the reading unit 21 (FIG. 3). Thereafter, the display control unit 22 performs a resizing process on the nth image P (n), and the image data PM having the number of pixels corresponding to the size of the main display region MR and the size of the sub display region SR (SR2). And image data PS (PS2) having the number of pixels corresponding to.

  Further, the reading unit 21 reads the (n−1) th image P (n−1) from the memory card 90 to the image memory 56. Then, the display control unit 22 performs the resizing process on the (n−1) th image P (n−1), and the image data PS (PS1) having the number of pixels corresponding to the size of the sub display region SR (SR1). ) Is generated.

  Further, the reading unit 21 reads the (n + 1) th image P (n + 1) from the memory card 90 to the image memory 56. Then, the display control unit 22 performs a resizing process on the (n + 1) th image P (n + 1), and generates image data PS (PS3) having the number of pixels corresponding to the size of the sub display region SR (SR3). The

  Then, the display controller 22 executes a display operation on the rear monitor 12 by using the image data PM and PS1 to PS3. Specifically, in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3 of the rear monitor 12, a relatively small image (also referred to as a sub image (sub image)) is displayed by the image data PS1 to PS3, and the main display area MR of the rear monitor 12 is displayed. In FIG. 2, a relatively large image (also referred to as a main image (main image)) is displayed by the image data PM.

  Thereafter, when the menu button 83A is pressed in such a state, the display control unit 22 displays a menu screen GM as shown in FIG. 6 on the rear monitor 12 instead of the screen G1 (FIG. 5). The menu screen GM has a plurality of menu items including “rotate”, “enlarge / reduce” (magnification), “delete”, “protect”, “DPOF”, “secret”, “brightness change”, and the like. It is enumerated. When a desired menu item is selected from the plurality of menu items by the operator of the imaging apparatus 1, a desired change operation according to the selected item is executed.

  In the following, first, the case where the menu item “rotation” is selected will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “Rotation” is selected, the screen returns to the screen G1 in FIG. 5 again. However, image rotation processing can be performed on the restored screen G1.

  Specifically, first, a scroll operation related to the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3 and the like is executed using the left button 84L and the right button 84R of the direction selection key 84, and the target image for the “rotation” process is selected. The

  For example, when the left button 84L is pressed, the image P (n−1) that has been displayed in the leftmost side sub display area SR1 is displayed in the center sub display area SR2 and displayed in the main display area MR. Is also displayed. Further, the image P (n) that has been displayed in the center sub display area SR2 until then is displayed in the right end side sub display area SR3. Further, another image P (n−2) virtually present on the left side of the image P (n−1) is displayed in the leftmost side sub display region SR1. Thereafter, when the left button 84L is further pressed, the same operation is executed, and an operation of further scrolling the left image to the center is realized.

  Or, conversely, when the right button 84R is pressed, the image P (n + 1) that has been displayed in the rightmost sub display area SR3 is displayed in the center sub display area SR2 and the main display area MR. Is also displayed. Further, the image P (n) that has been displayed in the central sub display area SR2 until then is displayed in the leftmost sub display area SR1. Also, another image P (n + 2) that is virtually present on the right side of the image P (n + 1) is displayed in the rightmost side sub-display region SR3.

  By such a scrolling operation, three images among the plurality of images in the memory card 90 are displayed in the three sub display areas SR1 to SR3. As described above, the image displayed in the central sub display area SR2 at each time point is also displayed in the upper main display area MR. Therefore, an image to be processed can be confirmed by a relatively large main image displayed in the main display region MR.

  Then, in a state where the target image for the rotation process is displayed in both the sub display area SR2 and the main display area MR, the target image is counterclockwise each time the center button 84C is pressed once by the operator. Rotate by 90 degrees. For example, when the center button 84C is pressed once, the target image is rotated 90 degrees. According to this, the vertical image displayed in the horizontal orientation in FIG. 5 is displayed in the vertical orientation (correct orientation) as shown in FIG. If the center button 84C is pressed twice, the target image is rotated 180 degrees, and if the center button 84C is pressed three times, the target image is rotated 270 degrees.

  More specifically, when the center button 84C is pressed once, 90 degree rotation processing (“direction” changing processing) is performed on the image data PM for displaying the target image in the main display area MR. ) Is given. In addition, rotation processing with the same rotation angle (90 degrees) is performed on the image data PS2 for display in the sub display area SR2 regarding the same target image. Then, the target image is displayed in the main display area MR using the image data PM after the rotation process, and the target image is displayed in the sub display area SR2 using the image data PS2 after the rotation process. Further, the fact that 90 degree rotation processing has been performed on the target image is also stored in the storage unit (for example, the image memory 56) of the imaging apparatus 1.

  Here, predetermined change processing is performed on each of the two image data of the target image (that is, image data PM for display in the main display area MR and image data PS2 for display in the sub display area SR2). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined change process is performed on one image data PM of the target image to generate new image data PM, and a resize process is performed on the new image data PM, so that the display data in the sub display region SR2 is displayed. New image data PS2 may be generated. Alternatively, after performing a predetermined change process on the original image data of the target image, different resize processes are performed on the image data after the change process, and two types of new image data PM and PS2 are obtained. You may make it produce | generate. In addition, here, a case has been described in which the change content (rotation angle or the like) related to the image is stored in the storage unit of the imaging apparatus 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the image data stored in the memory card 90, the change content may be stored as additional information for the image data. Further, here, the case where the image data stored in the memory card 90 is maintained as it is while the image data read from the memory card 90 to the imaging device 1 is changed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various changes (rotation, etc.) may be added to the image data itself in the memory card 90.

  Thereafter, the playback screen G1 is updated using the changed image data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, an image P <b> 2 (that is, the rotated image P <b> 2) that has been subjected to a change (rotation process) related to rotation includes a main display area MR and a central sub display area SR <b> 2. Displayed in both. Note that, in each of the regions MR and SR2, a blank portion generated due to an aspect ratio mismatch after the rotation of the image P2 is displayed as a black region BK.

  In the above display operation, a plurality of images are displayed in the plurality of sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3), and the image displayed in the central sub display area SR2 among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. P2 is also displayed in the main display area MR. Accordingly, a certain image P2 is visually recognized using a plurality of sub-display areas SR1 to SR3 while being compared with other images, and a certain image P2 is reliably visually recognized using a relatively large main display area MR. be able to.

  In particular, since the image P2 that has been subjected to a predetermined change (here, the rotation process) is displayed relatively large in the main display region MR, confirmation of the content of the change (in other words, confirmation of the rotated image) is performed. Easy. In addition, since the image P2 in the changed state is also displayed in the central sub display region SR2 among the plurality of sub display regions SR, a predetermined change to the image P2 is confirmed while comparing with other images. be able to. Specifically, it is possible to confirm that the predetermined change has been applied to the image P2 among the plurality of images while comparing it with other images.

  In addition, after that, it is possible to execute the same rotation operation for other images with a scroll operation related to the plurality of sub display areas SR. At this time, the image that has been subjected to the rotation process before the scroll operation (for example, the image P2) differs from the central sub display region SR2 among the plurality of sub display regions SR in accordance with the scroll operation. Is displayed in the state after the rotation processing in the sub display area SR1 (or SR3). For example, even when the image P (n) displayed in the central sub display area SR2 in FIG. 7 is moved and displayed in the rightmost sub display area SR3 by scroll operation, as shown in FIG. The image P (n) is displayed in the rightmost sub display area SR3 in a state after rotation. As described above, during the scroll operation, each image can be confirmed in a state in which the rotation result regarding each image is reflected in each of the plurality of sub display regions SR.

  In order to end the rotation processing instruction operation, the menu button 83A may be pressed again to select the item “normal display” (not shown) in the menu screen. According to such an operation, the reproduction screen G1 is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 after returning to the state where the rotation processing instruction operation cannot be executed.

<3-2. Scaling processing>
Next, a case where the menu item “enlarge / reduce” is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “enlarge / reduce” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, image scaling processing (enlargement / reduction processing) is possible on the screen G1 after redisplay.

  Specifically, first, a scroll operation related to the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3 and the like is executed using the left button 84L and the right button 84R of the direction selection key 84, and the target image for the “magnification” process is selected. Is done.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the reproduction screen G1 after the scroll operation.

  Then, in a state where the target image P (i) for the scaling process is displayed in both the main display area MR and the sub display area SR2, a scaling instruction operation for the target image is accepted. Specifically, it is considered that an enlargement instruction is made when the upper button 84U is pressed, and a reduction instruction is made when the lower button 84D is pressed.

  In this scaling operation (especially enlargement operation), an enlargement position setting operation is also accepted. Specifically, when the shift button 83D is pressed once, the setting of the enlargement position can be changed. Then, the enlargement frame EF is moved in the main display area MR using the up button 84U, the down button 84D, the left button 84L, and the right button 84R, and the enlargement position is set. The enlarged frame EF indicates the display target area after enlargement as shown in FIG. When the shift button 83D is pressed again, the enlargement position setting mode is terminated, and an enlargement instruction by the upper button 84U, a reduction instruction by the lower button 84D, and the like are accepted again.

  For example, when the upper button 84U is pressed, the image is enlarged according to a predetermined enlargement ratio (for example, 200%). Here, it is assumed that the up button 84U is pressed once and an instruction to double the original image is given.

  When such an enlargement instruction is given, the image data of the target image P (i) is read out from the memory card 90 again, the region within the enlargement frame EF of the target image P (i) is cut out, and the predetermined enlargement ratio is obtained. Accordingly, new image data PM for enlargement display in the main display region MR is generated by reducing the thinning degree and resizing. Also, based on the new image data PM for enlarged display, new image data PS2 for enlarged display in the sub display area SR2 related to the target image is also generated. Further, the fact that the double enlargement process is performed on the target image and the enlargement center position are also stored in the storage unit (memory or the like) of the imaging device 1.

  Then, the reproduction screen G1 is updated using the changed image data PM, PS2, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the target image P (i) is displayed in the main display area MR using the new image data PM after the enlargement process, and the target is displayed using the new image data PS2. The image P (i) is displayed in the sub display area SR2. In other words, the image P2 (that is, the image PE after enlargement) that has been subjected to the change related to magnification change (here, the enlargement process) is displayed in both the main display region MR and the central sub display region SR2. .

  In the display operation as described above, a plurality of images are displayed in the plurality of sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3) and displayed in the central sub display area SR2 among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. The image P2 is also displayed in the main display area MR. Accordingly, a certain image P2 is visually recognized using a plurality of sub-display areas SR1 to SR3 while being compared with other images, and a certain image P2 is reliably visually recognized using a relatively large main display area MR. be able to.

  In particular, since the image P2 that has been subjected to a predetermined change (here, scaling process) is displayed relatively large in the main display area MR, confirmation of the content of the change (in other words, confirmation of the scaled image) ) Is easy. Further, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display region SR2 of the plurality of sub display regions SR, it is confirmed that the predetermined change has been made to the image P2 of the plurality of images. This can be confirmed while comparing with other images. Furthermore, it is also possible to confirm the predetermined change content with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images.

  After that, it is also possible to execute a similar scaling operation for other images with a scroll operation.

  For example, when the left button 84L is pressed while the screen G1 of FIG. 10 is displayed on the rear monitor 12, the screen G1 is updated to the state of FIG. Specifically, the image P (i-1) that has been displayed in the leftmost sub display area SR1 is displayed in the central sub display area SR2 and also in the main display area MR. Further, the image P (i) that has been displayed in the central sub display area SR2 until then is displayed in the right end side sub display area SR3. Further, another image P (i-2) that is virtually present on the left side of the image P (i-1) is displayed in the leftmost side sub display region SR1.

  At this time, the image in the sub display area SR2 that has been subjected to the scaling process in the previous operation is displayed in the state after the scaling even when moved to the other sub display areas SR1 and SR3. For example, it is assumed that the image P (i) displayed in the center sub display area SR2 in FIG. 10 is moved to the right end sub display area SR3 by a scroll operation and displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the image P (i) is displayed in the rightmost sub-display area SR3 in a state after scaling (specifically, a state in which the image P (i) is still doubled).

  Thus, during the scrolling operation, each image can be confirmed in a state in which the scaling result regarding each image is reflected in each of the plurality of sub display areas SR.

  Furthermore, after that, zoom processing may be performed on an arbitrary image displayed in the main display region MR and the central sub display region SR2, for example, the image P (i-1) during the scroll operation. Is possible. At this time, for the image P (i-1), a scaling process (for example, a 4x enlargement process) using a unique scaling ratio (for example, a scaling ratio different from the scaling ratio for the image P (i)). Can be applied. FIG. 12 shows a state where the image P (i−1) that has been subjected to the 4 × enlargement process is displayed in both the main display area MR and the central sub display area SR2. On the other hand, the image P (i) is displayed in a state of being magnified twice in the sub display area SR3.

  As described above, in each of the sub display areas SR1 to SR3, the image that has been subjected to the changing process (here, the scaling process) is displayed, so that it is easy to compare with other images. In particular, in each of the sub display areas SR1 to SR3, an enlarged image with an individually set scaling factor is displayed, so that each image can be viewed in a desired state in each of the sub display areas.

  Although the above description has focused on the enlargement process, the same applies to the reduction process.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, in each sub display area SR (SR1 to SR3), the case where each image is displayed in a zooming state individually set for each image is illustrated (see FIG. 10). It is not limited. For example, in response to a scaling operation on the main display area MR (specifically, an operation of pressing the up button 84U), as shown in FIG. 13, in all the sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3), the main display area MR and A scaled image to which the same scaled state is applied may be displayed. The screen G1 in FIG. 13 is common to the screen G1 in FIG. 10 in that an image obtained by doubling the image P (i) is displayed in the sub display area SR2. On the other hand, the other sub display areas SR1 and SR3 are different from FIG. 10 in that enlarged images are displayed at the same magnification (ie, 2 times). Specifically, a double enlarged image related to the image P (i−1) is displayed in the sub display area SR1, and a double enlarged image related to the image P (i + 1) is displayed in the sub display area SR3. Different from FIG.

<3-3. Deletion process>
Next, a case where the menu item “delete” is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “delete” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, on the screen G1 after the redisplay, it is possible to perform image deletion processing, and more specifically, “selective deletion processing” in which only the image selected (designated) by the operator is deleted.

  Specifically, first, a scroll operation related to the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3 and the like is executed using the left button 84L and the right button 84R of the direction selection key 84, and the target image for the “delete” process is selected. The

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the reproduction screen G1 after the scroll operation.

  Then, when the center button 84C is pressed in a state in which the target image P (j) to be deleted is displayed in both the main display region MR and the sub display region SR2, the provisional for the target image P (j) is provisional. Delete instructions are accepted. When the center button 84C is pressed again, the provisional deletion instruction for the target image P (j) is canceled.

  When a deletion instruction is given by pressing the center button 84C, as shown in FIG. 15, image processing (deletion mark assignment) is performed on the image data PM for display in the main display area MR of the target image P (j). Processing). This deletion mark giving process is an image process in which a mark (also referred to as a deletion mark) MK1 indicating that the image should be deleted is drawn superimposed on the target image P (j). The same deletion mark MK1 is applied to the image data PS2 for display in the sub display area SR2 related to the same target image P (j). Then, the target image P (j) to which the deletion mark MK1 is assigned is displayed in the main display area MR using the new image data PM, and the target image P (j) to which the deletion mark MK1 is assigned is a new one. The image data PS2 is displayed in the sub display area SR2. Further, regarding the target image P (j), an instruction to delete (deletion instruction) is stored in the storage unit (memory or the like) of the imaging device 1.

  In the display operation as described above, a plurality of images are displayed in the plurality of sub display areas SR (SR1 to SR3) and displayed in the central sub display area SR2 among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. The image P2 (image P (j)) is also displayed in the main display area MR. Accordingly, a certain image P2 is visually recognized using a plurality of sub-display areas SR1 to SR3 while being compared with other images, and a certain image P2 is reliably visually recognized using a relatively large main display area MR. be able to.

  In particular, an image P2 (image P (j)) that has been subjected to a predetermined change (here, the deletion mark MK1 application process) is displayed relatively large in the main display area MR, so that the confirmation of the content of the change (in other words, Then, it is easy to check whether or not the deletion mark MK1 exists. Further, since the changed image P2 (image P (j)) is also displayed in the central sub display region SR2 among the plurality of sub display regions SR1 to SR3, the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 is changed to another image. It can be confirmed while comparing. Specifically, the fact that a deletion instruction is given to a certain image P2 among a plurality of images is recognized while comparing (controlling) with other images displayed in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3. be able to.

  Thereafter, it is also possible to execute a similar deletion instruction giving operation for other images with a scroll operation.

  For example, when the right button 84R is pressed while the screen G1 of FIG. 15 is displayed on the rear monitor 12, the screen G1 is updated to the state of FIG. Specifically, the image P (j + 1) that has been displayed in the rightmost sub display area SR3 so far is displayed in the center sub display area SR2 and also in the main display area MR. Further, the image P (j) that has been displayed in the central sub display area SR2 until then is displayed in the leftmost sub display area SR1. Further, another image P (j + 2) that is virtually present on the right side of the image P (j + 1) is displayed in the sub display region SR3 on the right end side.

  At this time, the image P (j) to which the deletion mark MK1 has been assigned in the previous operation is displayed in a state in which the deletion mark MK1 has been assigned even if the image P (j) is moved from the sub display area SR2 to the other sub display areas SR1 and SR3. Is done. For example, it is assumed that the image P (j) displayed in the center sub display area SR2 in FIG. 15 is moved to the left end sub display area SR1 by a scroll operation and displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, the image P (j) is displayed in the leftmost sub display area SR1 with the deletion mark MK1 attached.

  As described above, the image (for example, the image P2) displayed in the state where the deletion mark MK1 is given in the central sub display area SR2 before the scroll operation is displayed in the plurality of sub display areas SR according to the scroll operation. Of these, in the other sub display area SR1 (or SR3) different from the center sub display area SR2, the deletion mark MK1 is still displayed. According to this, during the scroll operation, the operator confirms each image in a state in which the presence / absence of the deletion instruction regarding each image (result of deletion mark assignment) is reflected in each of the plurality of sub display areas SR. Can do. Therefore, it is easy to perform comparison (control) with other images.

  Further, after that, a deletion mark giving process may be executed on any image displayed in the main display region MR and the central sub display region SR2, for example, the image P (j + 1), during the scroll operation. Is possible. Specifically, when the center button 84C is pressed while the screen G1 of FIG. 16 is displayed on the rear monitor 12, the screen G1 is updated to the state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 shows a state in which the image P (j + 1) that has been subjected to the deletion mark assigning process is displayed in both the main display region MR and the central sub display region SR2. Further, as described above, the image P (j) is displayed with the deletion mark MK1 still attached in the sub display area SR1.

  Further, by repeating the same operation, a deletion instruction for more images can be given.

  The operator presses the menu button 83 </ b> A once again when the deletion instruction providing process for the image to be deleted is completed. In response to this pressing operation, the imaging device 1 displays a confirmation screen GC (see FIG. 18) on the rear monitor 12 this time. When the “YES” button in the screen GC is pressed, the deletion instruction content so far is confirmed and the actual deletion operation is executed. Specifically, one or a plurality of target images that have been given a deletion mark (selected as deletion targets) are deleted from the memory card 90.

<3-4. Protection processing>
Next, a case where the menu item “Protect” is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “Protect” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, on the screen G1 after the re-display, image protection processing, specifically, “selective protection processing” for protecting (protecting) an image selected (designated) by the operator is possible.

  The operation for selecting the target image, the operation for accepting the protection instruction for the target image, and the like are performed in the same manner as the above-described “selective deletion process”. For example, a protection instruction for the target image is given in response to pressing of the center button 84C. In addition, a target image selection operation is executed with a scroll operation related to the sub display region SR. Further, when the menu button 83A is pressed after the protect instruction is given to one or a plurality of images, a confirmation screen GC similar to that shown in FIG. Then, according to the confirmation instruction using the confirmation screen GC, the protection process for the selected image (selected image) (specifically, the file of the selected image is changed to the write-inhibited attribute in the memory card 90). Process). As a result, deletion and correction of unselected images are limited.

  However, in this selective protection process, as shown in FIG. 19, a protection mark MK2 is given instead of the deletion mark MK1. The protect mark MK2 is a mark indicating that the image should be protected.

  Even in such a display operation, an effect similar to that of the “selective deletion process” described above can be obtained.

  In particular, the image P2 that has been subjected to a predetermined change (here, the process of applying the protect mark MK2) is displayed relatively large in the main display area MR, so that the content of the change can be confirmed (in other words, the protect mark MK2 Confirmation of presence / absence) is easy. In addition, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display area SR2, it is possible to confirm the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images. Specifically, the fact that a protection instruction is given to an image P2 among a plurality of images is recognized while comparing (controlling) with other images displayed in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3. be able to.

<3-5. Print designation processing>
Next, the case where the menu item “DPOF” (Digital Print Order Format) is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “DPOF” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, on the screen G1 after the redisplay, it is possible to perform print designation processing (print designation processing) using DPOF, and more specifically, “selective print designation processing” for designating that the selected image is printed out. Become.

  In this print designation process, a setting operation for increasing or decreasing the number of prints can be performed in response to pressing of the upper button 84U and the lower button 84D. In this print designation process, as shown in FIG. 20, a print designation mark MK3 is given to the target image P2 instead of the deletion mark MK1. The print designation mark MK3 is a mark indicating that the image should be printed. The print designation mark MK3 also indicates the print designation number of the image. Specifically, the number included in the mark MK3 indicates the designated number of prints for the image.

  Other operations are performed in the same manner as the “selective deletion process” described above.

  For example, a target image selection operation is executed with a scroll operation related to the sub display region SR. When the menu button 83A is pressed after the print designation is given to one or a plurality of images, a confirmation screen GC similar to that shown in FIG. When a confirmation instruction is given using the confirmation screen GC, the imaging apparatus 1 executes a print designation process for the selected image (a process for designating the number of prints for a selected image using DPOF). To do.

  Even in such a display operation, an effect similar to that of the “selective deletion process” described above can be obtained.

  In particular, since the image P2 that has been subjected to a predetermined change (here, the process of assigning the print designation mark MK3) is displayed relatively large in the main display area MR, confirmation of the content of the change (in other words, the print designation mark It is easy to confirm the presence / absence of MK3 and the designated number of prints). In addition, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display area SR2, it is possible to confirm the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images. Specifically, other images displayed in each of the sub display areas SR1 to SR3 indicate that print designation is given to a certain image P2 among the plurality of images and the number of print designations for the image P2. And can be recognized (compared).

<3-6. Secret processing>
Next, a case where the menu item “secret” is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “secret” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, in the redisplayed screen G1, the process of concealing the selected image to hide it (“secret process”), specifically, the image selected (designated) by the operator is concealed and hidden. “Selective secret processing” becomes possible.

  The operation of selecting the target image, the operation of accepting the concealment instruction for the target image, and the like are performed in the same manner as the “selective deletion process” described above. For example, a concealment instruction for the target image is given in response to pressing of the center button 84C. In addition, a target image selection operation is executed with a scroll operation related to the sub display region SR. Further, when the menu button 83A is pressed after the concealment instruction is given to one or a plurality of images, a confirmation screen GC similar to that shown in FIG. Thereafter, when a confirmation instruction is given using the confirmation screen GC, the imaging apparatus 1 executes concealment processing on the selected image in response to the confirmation instruction. Thereafter, the selected image is not displayed on the reproduction screen G1 on the rear monitor 12. In addition, the non-display state can be canceled by receiving a separate anonymization cancellation process.

  However, in this selective concealment process, as shown in FIG. 21, a concealment mark MK4 is given instead of the deletion mark MK1. The concealment mark MK4 is a mark indicating that the image should be concealed.

  Even in such a display operation, an effect similar to that of the “selective deletion process” described above can be obtained.

  In particular, since the image P2 in a state where a predetermined change (here, the concealment mark MK4 is applied) is displayed relatively large in the main display region MR, confirmation of the content of the change (in other words, the concealment mark Confirmation of the presence or absence of MK4) is easy. In addition, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display area SR2, it is possible to confirm the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images. Specifically, the fact that a concealment instruction is given to a certain image P2 among a plurality of images is recognized while comparing (controlling) with other images displayed in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3. can do.

<3-7. Image quality adjustment processing (brightness change)>
Next, a case where the menu item “brightness change” is selected on the menu screen GM (FIG. 6) will be exemplified.

  When the menu item “change brightness” is selected, the screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is displayed again on the rear monitor 12 instead of the menu screen GM. However, on the screen G1 after the re-display, it is possible to execute a process for changing the brightness of the selected image (also referred to as a brightness change process).

  In this “brightness change process”, a change operation to increase or decrease the brightness is possible in response to pressing of the upper button 84U and the lower button 84D. In the “brightness changing process”, as shown in FIG. 22, an image quality adjusting process (brightness) for increasing or decreasing the brightness with respect to the image data PM for display in the main display area MR regarding the target image P (k). Change processing) is performed. The same brightness change processing is also applied to the image data PS2 for display in the sub display area SR2 regarding the same target image P (k). Then, the target image P (k) is displayed in the main display area MR using the new image data PM after the brightness change, and the target image P (k) using the new image data PS2 after the brightness change. ) Is displayed in the sub display area SR2. Further, regarding the target image P (k), the fact that a brightness change instruction (deletion instruction) is given is stored in the storage unit (memory or the like) of the imaging apparatus 1 together with the degree of the brightness change. The

  Other operations are performed in the same manner as the “selective deletion process” described above. For example, a target image selection operation is executed with a scroll operation related to the sub display region SR.

  Even in such a display operation, an effect similar to that of the “selective deletion process” described above can be obtained.

  In particular, since the image P2 that has been subjected to a predetermined change (in this case, the brightness change process) is displayed relatively large in the main display area MR, confirmation of the change contents (in other words, the image after the brightness change). Confirmation) is easy. In addition, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display area SR2, it is possible to confirm the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images. Specifically, while comparing (contrast) with the other images displayed in each of the sub-display areas SR1 to SR3, the brightness change process is performed on a certain image P2 among the plurality of images. Can be recognized. It is also possible to visually recognize the image P2 after the brightness change while comparing (contrast) with other images displayed in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3.

  In addition, although the case where each image is displayed with the brightness set individually for each image in each sub display region SR (SR1 to SR3) is illustrated here (see FIG. 22), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in response to a brightness change operation (pressing operation of the upper button 84U and / or the lower button 84D) on the main display area MR, as shown in FIG. 23, the main display area MR is changed to the main display area SR (SR1 to SR3). You may make it display the brightness | luminance change image which performed the brightness change equivalent to the brightness change in the display area MR. The screen G1 in FIG. 23 is common to the screen G1 in FIG. 22 in that the image P (k) whose brightness is changed to the same level as the main display region MR is displayed in the sub display region SR2. On the other hand, it differs from FIG. 22 in that the same brightness change is applied to the display images in the other sub display areas SR1 and SR3. Specifically, in the sub display area SR1, an image P (k−1) that has been subjected to a brightness change similar to the brightness change for the image P (k) is displayed. Similarly, in the sub display region SR3, an image P (k + 1) that has been subjected to a brightness change similar to the brightness change for the image P (k) is displayed.

  In this way, in all the sub display areas SR1 to SR3, images that have been subjected to the same brightness change as the brightness change for the display image P (k) in the main display area MR are displayed. Therefore, by looking at the image displayed in the sub display area SR (particularly, the sub display areas SR1, SR3), the brightness change similar to the brightness change for the display image P (k) in the main display area MR can be performed. It is possible to easily confirm how the other images P (k−1) and P (k + 1) are changed when applied to the other images P (k−1) and P (k + 1). . That is, the changed images P (k−1) and P (k + 1) can be easily confirmed while being compared with the image P (k). In other words, a plurality of images P (k−1), P (k), and P (k + 1) having the same brightness change can be viewed simultaneously in the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3.

<4. Other>
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents described above.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the “brightness change process” is illustrated as an example of the image quality adjustment process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other image quality adjustment processes (for example, “contrast change process”, “hue change process”, The above idea can also be applied to “saturation change processing” and the like.

  According to this, as shown in FIG. 22, the image P2 in a state where a predetermined change (“contrast change process” or the like) has been performed is displayed relatively large in the main display region MR. It is easy to check the image after changing the contrast. In addition, since the changed image P2 is also displayed in the central sub display area SR2, it is possible to confirm the predetermined change with respect to the image P2 while comparing it with other images. Specifically, the fact that image quality adjustment processing has been performed on a certain image P2 among a plurality of images is recognized while comparing (controlling) with other images displayed in the sub display areas SR1 to SR3. can do.

  In the above embodiment, the display control unit 22 controls the display content on the rear monitor 12 to display the image P2 displayed in the central sub display area SR2 among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3. It is also displayed in the display area MR. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the image P1 displayed in the left sub display area SR1 among the plurality of sub display areas SR1 to SR3 may be displayed also in the main display area MR. In this case, it is preferable that the main display area MR is arranged on the left side in the screen G1 of the rear monitor 12 so that it can be easily understood that the main display area MR and the sub display area SR1 correspond to each other.

  Moreover, although the case where the thought of this invention was applied to the image display technique which displays an image in the display part (rear monitor 12) of the imaging device 1 was illustrated in the said embodiment, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the idea of the present invention may be applied when a captured image acquired by the imaging apparatus 1 is displayed on a display unit of a computer such as a personal computer. Specifically, a program that realizes the above functions is executed using a CPU or the like of a personal computer, and a captured image acquired by the imaging device 1 may be displayed on a screen similar to the above screen G1. .

  Further, the display target image is not limited to the captured image, and various types of images may be displayed.

  Furthermore, the above idea may be applied when various images are displayed in an image reproduction dedicated apparatus or the like that does not have an imaging function.

It is a front external view of an imaging device. It is a back external view of an imaging device. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of an imaging device. It is an enlarged view of a direction selection key. It is a figure which shows the image reproduction screen in a back monitor. It is a figure which shows a menu screen. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after a rotation process. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen scrolled after the rotation process. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after scroll operation. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after an expansion process. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after the further scroll operation. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after the expansion process regarding another image. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after the expansion process which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen G1 after scroll operation. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after deletion mark provision. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after the further scroll operation. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after deletion mark provision regarding another image. It is a figure which shows a confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after protection mark provision. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after printing designation mark provision. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after concealment mark provision. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after a brightness change. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration screen after the brightness change which concerns on a modification.

Explanation of symbols

1 Imaging device (image display device)
12 Rear monitor 83A Menu button 83D Shift button 84 Direction selection key G1 Playback screen GC Confirmation screen GM Menu screen MK1 Delete mark MK2 Protect mark MK3 Print designation mark MK4 Confidential mark MR Main display area SR, SR1 to SR3 Sub display area

Claims (14)

An image display device,
Display means having a main display area and a plurality of sub-display areas;
The display content in the display means is controlled to display a plurality of images in the plurality of sub display areas, and a first image displayed in one sub display area of the plurality of sub display areas Display control means for displaying in the main display area;
Changing means for making a predetermined change on the first image;
With
The display control unit displays the first image in a state in which the predetermined change is performed in both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change related to rotation of an image,
The display control unit displays the first image in a state in which the rotation is changed in both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change related to image scaling,
The image display device, wherein the display control means displays the first image in a state in which the change relating to scaling is performed in both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change that gives a mark indicating that the image is a deletion target image,
The image display apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image with the mark added on both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change for providing a mark indicating that the image is a protection target image,
The image display apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image with the mark added on both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change for providing a mark relating to image printing designation,
The image display apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image with the mark added on both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change for providing a mark relating to concealment of an image,
The image display apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image with the mark added on both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The predetermined change includes a change accompanied by an image quality adjustment process related to at least one of color, contrast, and brightness of an image;
The image display apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image that has been subjected to the image quality adjustment processing in both the one sub display area and the main display area. The image display device according to claim 1,
The display control means displays the first image in another sub display area different from the one sub display area among the plurality of sub display areas in response to a scroll operation related to the plurality of sub display areas. An image display device, wherein the image is displayed in a state where the predetermined change is performed. The image display device according to claim 1,
The display control means applies a second image different from the first image to the first image in another sub display region different from the one sub display region among the plurality of sub display regions. An image display device, wherein the image is displayed in a state in which a change equivalent to the predetermined change is performed. The image display device according to claim 10.
The predetermined change includes a change related to image scaling,
The image display device, wherein the display control means displays the second image in the other sub-display area in a state where a scaling process equivalent to a scaling for the first image is performed. The image display device according to claim 10.
The predetermined change includes a change accompanied by an image quality adjustment process related to at least one of color, contrast, and brightness of an image;
The display control means displays the second image in the other sub display area in a state in which the image quality adjustment process equivalent to the image quality adjustment process for the first image is performed. Display device. An imaging device,
Display means having a main display area and a plurality of sub-display areas;
The display content in the display means is controlled to display a plurality of images in the plurality of sub display areas, and a first image displayed in one sub display area of the plurality of sub display areas Display control means for displaying in the main display area;
Changing means for making a predetermined change on the first image;
With
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been performed in both the one sub display area and the main display area. On the computer,
a) In a display means having a main display area and a plurality of sub display areas, a plurality of images are displayed in the plurality of sub display areas and displayed in one sub display area of the plurality of sub display areas. Displaying the first image on the main display area;
b) a procedure for making a predetermined change to the first image;
c) a procedure for updating and displaying the first image in a state in which the predetermined change has been made in both the one sub-display area and the main display area;
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